Limerick claimed their first win of the season with a deserved, but nervous 3-2 win over fellow strugglers Sligo Rovers. The hosts raced into a one goal lead early on, but a better showing by Rovers after the break meant a tense closing to proceedings at Markets Field.

Third plays second on Friday evening at Tolka Park, as Shelbourne host Wexford Youths in the SSE Airtricity First Division with both sides aiming to keep the pressure on leaders Finn Harps. Kick off 19:45pm.

While Bray Wanderers off the field issues have threatened to derail their Premier Division survival battle on it, the team has gone through its best patch of 2015 in the period following Trevor Croly's appointment in early May – with the former Shamrock Rovers manager's eventual departure not affecting the players' form.

Drogheda United will be looking to break into the top half of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday evening as they welcome Shamrock Rovers to United Park, while Rovers themselves will be looking to break into the league’s top three with a win.

Finn Harps will be aiming to collect maximum points against Athlone Town on Friday evening to ensure they remain top of the SSE Airtricity First Division table, while the visitors will be hoping they can continue to make up ground on the sides above them. Kick-off 8.00 pm.

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